FCI Butner Medium I is a federal medium-security prison in Butner, Granville County, North Carolina, operated by the Bureau of Prisons. It is part of the Federal Correctional Complex Butner, a four-institution campus that also includes FCI Butner Low, FCI Butner Medium II, and FMC Butner. This guide covers how to find an inmate on the BOP Inmate Locator, visiting hours and the point system, how to send money through MoneyGram or Western Union, phone calls through ViaPath, CorrLinks email, and mail rules. All data is verified from bop.gov and the FCC Butner visiting regulations.
City
Butner
County
Granville County
State
NC
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Address
P.O. Box 1000, Butner, NC 27509
Phone
(919) 575-4541
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Search the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ by name or register number. You need that number for every money deposit, CorrLinks connection, and visitor application.
View ArticleGeneral population visits Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read the full dress code and point system before you go.
View ArticleMoneyGram code 7932, Western Union Code City FBOP DC, or a money order to the BOP lockbox in Des Moines. Monthly limit is $360.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath (TRUFONE) at $0.21 per minute. The inmate calls you. Set up CorrLinks at corrlinks.com for text messages between calls.
View ArticleP.O. Box 1000, Butner, NC 27509. Always include the full institution name. The Federal Prison Camp also uses P.O. Box 1000, so the name on the envelope matters.
View ArticleUse the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ to find someone at FCI Butner Medium I. Search by full legal name or BOP register number. Results show the inmate's current facility, projected release date, and register number. Write that number down. You need it for every money deposit, CorrLinks connection, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownGeneral population inmates receive visits Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Processing stops 30 minutes before closing. Visitors need a valid government-issued photo ID. Each inmate has 16 visiting points per month. Weekend and holiday visits cost 4 points. Up to 3 adults (16 and older) may visit at once, plus any number of children under 16.
See the full breakdownSend money through MoneyGram (Receive Code 7932), Western Union (Code City FBOP DC), or a USPS money order to the BOP National Lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa. Always include the inmate's 8-digit register number and full legal name. The monthly commissary spending limit is $360. Money funds commissary, phone credits, and postage.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath (TRULINCS/TRUFONE) at $0.21 per minute. They are outbound only. The inmate calls you after adding your number to their approved contact list. All calls are monitored and recorded. CorrLinks email is at corrlinks.com. The inmate must initiate the connection from inside. Messages are text-only.
See the full breakdownSend letters and cards to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Medium I, P.O. Box 1000, Butner, NC 27509. Always include the full institution name because the Federal Prison Camp at Butner also uses P.O. Box 1000. Books must ship directly from a publisher or Amazon. Legal mail must be marked as attorney-client privileged. All mail is inspected before delivery.
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Go to bop.gov/inmateloc/ and search by full legal name or BOP register number. The search is free and updated daily. The register number you find is required for sending money, setting up CorrLinks, and the visitor approval process.
Inmate SearchGeneral population inmates can receive visits Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Processing stops 30 minutes before the end of the window. Call (919) 575-4541 before you travel to confirm the current schedule.
VisitationUse MoneyGram (Receive Code 7932), Western Union (Code City FBOP DC), or mail a USPS money order to the BOP National Lockbox in Des Moines, Iowa. Always include the inmate's 8-digit register number and full legal name. The monthly commissary limit is $360.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath (TRULINCS/TRUFONE) at $0.21 per minute. You cannot call in. The inmate calls you from inside after adding your number to their approved contact list. All calls are monitored and recorded except attorney calls.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Medium I, P.O. Box 1000, Butner, NC 27509. Always write the full institution name because the Federal Prison Camp at Butner also uses P.O. Box 1000.
MailYes. FCI Butner Medium I offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), the BOP's 9-month residential treatment program. Completing RDAP can reduce a sentence by up to 12 months for eligible inmates. This program is not available at all BOP facilities, which makes FCI Butner Medium I notable for families whose loved one qualifies.
AboutFCC Butner is a Federal Correctional Complex with four institutions on one campus in Butner, NC: FCI Butner Low (P.O. Box 999), FCI Butner Medium I (P.O. Box 1000), FCI Butner Medium II (P.O. Box 1500), and FMC Butner (P.O. Box 1500). Always use the correct P.O. Box and full institution name when writing or sending money.
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